Hockey World League: Stormont selected to host tournament

John Jermyn (left) was among the scorers for Ireland at the Olympic Games in Rio

Stormont has been confirmed as the venue to stage a men's Hockey World League Round 2 tournament next year.

The east Belfast ground got the nod over Lisnagarvey to host the event, which will be played on 11-19 March.

Hosts Ireland will be in action along with France, Poland, Ukraine, Italy, Wales, Scotland and Austria.

The Hockey World League Round 2 will be played over three men's and three women's events, with eight teams competing in each destination.